Diamond Fields International Ltd. - Appointment of Chairman

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Diamond Fields
International Ltd. (DFI:TSX) ("DFI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce
that Edward Wayne Malouf has been appointed Chairman of the Board, effective
January 17, 2008. The election follows Mr. Malouf's appointment as interim
President and CEO of the Company in December.
Mr. Malouf received his B.A. and J.D. from St. Mary's University of San
Antonio, Texas and his M.A. from the University of Chicago. In private
practice for several years, Mr. Malouf has represented a number of mining
companies. In 2002 he became chief executive officer of Sierra Rutile Limited,
a subsidiary of Titanium Resources Group ("TRG"), a London AIM listed company
(TRX), and one of the world's largest producer's of natural rutile. In that
capacity and later as Vice-Chairman of TRG, Mr. Malouf played a pivotal role
in the successful restart of TRG's rutile and bauxite mining operations in
Sierra Leone.
DIAMOND FIELDS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

"Ian Ransome"

Ian Ransome, Chief Operating Officer

Forward-Looking Statements:

Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements are subject
to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific factors identified
in Diamond Fields' periodic filings with Canadian Securities Regulators. Such
forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on
information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be
guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Diamond Fields does
not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
CONTACT: Ian Ransome at +27 21 425 1990, Website: www.diamondfields.com
SOURCE Diamond Fields International Ltd.

Ian Ransome at +27 21 425 1990, Website: www.diamondfields.com